The security forces seized a weapons from a group in Alajuelita, during a gang showdown. 5 subjects were arrested during the operation. According to Juan José Andrade, director of the Public Force, two AK47, one AR15, two pistols and 3 revolvers were seized. They also found cell phones and bulletproof vests. Detainees are held at […]
Archives for October 2016
Internet for the islands in the Gulf of Nicoya and Matambú
The Superintendency of Telecommunications (SUTEL) opened the competition for a total of 7 projects intended to provide telephony and Internet services to 52 districts in the Central Pacific and Chorotega Region, among which are the islands of the Gulf of Nicoya and the indigenous territory Matambú. In total, SUTEL hopes to invest around $ 37 […]
Aging happily is possible by adopting a healthy lifestyle
Upon reaching old age, normally life gets quiet and there is no need to worry about schedules, so it is important to begin to use leisure time in recreational and healthy activities. In order to have a better lifestyle, it is ideal that senior citizens have the opportunity to maintain a good health participating in […]
If you are planning to buy gunpowder, follow these advices
It is October, but Christmas is just around the corner and gunpowder comes with it. Poor use of this material may bring horrible consequences for you, so it is important that if you are planning to buy gunpowder, you do it legally. Pyrotechnics are the only legal gunpowder. When it ignites, it produces an effect […]
A Guatemalan citizen was arrested for trying to leave Costa Rica with 125 kilos of cocaine
A Guatemalan citizen, surnamed Calen Cux, was arrested: he tried to take out 125 kilos of cocaine through Peñas Blancas border. The Drug Control Police (PCD) found the drug hidden in a secret compartment located on the sides of the floor of his van. According to Minister of Public Security Gustavo Mata, police officers seized […]
Do not feed the crocodiles!
A local commission, created to meet the emergency with crocodiles in Tamarindo, asked citizens not to feed these reptiles and it accused this practice as the reason why these animals are changing their behavior. After the relocation of the crocodile that attacked the American tourist on July 22nd, the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) announced […]